Investigating preservice elementary teachers’ self-efficacy relative to self-image as a science teacher

2001 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin D. Finson
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Teachers ◽  
Science Teacher ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Preservice Elementary Teachers ◽  
Self Image

scholarly journals Development of preservice elementary teachers science self-efficacy beliefs and its relation to science conceptual understanding

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Deepika Menon
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Education ◽  
Elementary Teachers ◽  
Science Teacher ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Physical Science ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Preservice Elementary Teachers ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Science Content

Teacher beliefs that relate to teachers' motivation and performance have been an important area of concern for science education at all levels. This study focused on investigating science self-efficacy beliefs and the factors associated, and the relationship between the changes science self-efficacy beliefs and changes in physical science conceptual understanding in a specialized elementary physics content course for elementary education majors (N=51). The data were collected using science self-efficacy beliefs surveys, physical science concept instrument, class observations, interviews and artifacts. The data analysis procedures included a pre-post, repeated meaures multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) design, and grounded theory approach. Results indicated statistically significant gains in participants' science self-efficacy beliefs. Additionally, a positive moderate relationship between science conceptual understanding and personal science teaching efficacy beliefs was found. Participants' responses indicated positive shifts in their science teacher self-image and confidence to teach science in future. Findings suggest that despite of the nature of prior science experiences preservice elementary teachers previously had, an exposure to a course that integrates relevant science content along with modeled insturctional strategies can positively impact science self-efficacy beliefs. These finding have important implications for preservice science teacher preparation programs.

scholarly journals How Do Sources of Self-Efficacy Predict Preservice Teachers’ Beliefs Related to Constructivist and Traditional Approaches to Teaching and Learning?

SAGE Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 215824401988512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Cansiz ◽  
Nurcan Cansiz
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Elementary Teachers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Preservice Elementary Teachers ◽  
Constructivist Teaching ◽  
Teaching Beliefs ◽  
State University ◽  
Mastery Experience ◽  
Traditional Approaches

Guided by Bandura’s theoretical construct of self-efficacy, in this study, we attempted to model the relationship between preservice elementary teachers’ sources of self-efficacy and their constructivist, and traditional beliefs related to teaching and learning by multiple linear regression analyses. Participants consist of 151 preservice elementary teachers at a state university. Results indicated that while mastery experience is significantly contributed to preservice elementary teachers’ constructivist teaching beliefs, physiological/emotional state made a statistically significant contribution to their traditional teaching beliefs. These results suggested that preservice elementary teachers hold more constructivist teaching beliefs as they gain experience with teaching based on the constructivist approach. Moreover, when preservice teachers have high anxiety, fear, or stress, they tend to be more traditional-oriented. The implications were discussed in terms of teacher education programs.

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